Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-3ce7-736f-b038-b8fe59adf261/3s-18-strategic-hr-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 3S\_18 Strategic HR Services [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £100,000,000 Published 30 Oct 2017 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Strategic HR Services framework will offer customers a wide range of recruitment and HR services, to include: - Lot 1 Executive and Managerial Interim Recruitment. This lot will also contain several sub-lots, to break down the requirement: • -Lot 1a - Admin, HR and Business Support, • Lot 1b - Blue Light and Emergency Services, • Lot 1c - Commercial (Finance, Procurement and Legal), • Lot 1d - Education, • Lot 1e - Health and Social Care, • Lot 1f - IT, Digital, Media and Marketing. - Lot 2 Executive and Managerial Permanent Recruitment. - Lot 3 Multi-role Temporary Recruitment. - Lot 4 Multi-role Permanent Recruitment. - Lot 5 Assessment & Testing Services. - Lot 6 Outplacement & Career Transition Services. - Lot 7 HR Business Process Outsourcing. This lot will also contain several sub-lots, to break down the requirement: • Lot 7a - Recruitment, • Lot 7b - Absence Management, • Lot 7c - Payroll, • Lot 7d - Contracts, • Lot 7e - Discipline and Grievance, • Lot 7f - New Starters/Leavers, • Lot 7g - Organisational Development, • Lot 7h - HR Helplines, • Lot 7i - Statutory Employment Checks (DBS/Right to Work). The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire and Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) To express an interest: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3S\_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '3S\_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e01bf068-be1f-4383-b19d-b2985f726f0e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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